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The policy for appointing Teaching Assistants is based on the following criteria:
The TA appointment level for each eligible lab or recitation is 1/6th time.
A design course is not equivalent to a laboratory course; it is considered under special rules.
Any graduate student in the College of Engineering or Department of Geology and Geophysics may apply for a TA position in GLE. Application materials are available in the GLE Program Office.
In selecting among applicants, the Program will consider applicants' preparation and achievement in the relevant subjects and their potential as effective teachers for UW undergraduates. If no qualified GLE student is available, the Program will open the search to include applicants from other departments and programs.
Professors in the courses seeking TAs will review applications and make a recommendation to the Program Chair. Final selection will be made by the Chair.
Teaching Assistants must attend the College of Engineering Teaching Improvement workshops held in August and January.
Teaching Assistants will be evaluated using the College of Engineering Teaching Evaluation.
The Program recommends supervising faculty to evaluate inexperienced (first two semesters) TAs during the fifth or sixth week of their first two semesters. The evaluation will usually involve a planned visit to a classroom/lab section and a subsequent conference with the TA.
Teaching Assistants will work with faculty supervisor to fill out the Teaching Assistant Worksheet developed by the College of Engineering.
Teaching Assistants will meet regularly with their faculty supervisors.
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